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JUNIOR ASSIGNMENT |
Due Date |
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| Jan.5 |
Finish Foundations Era notes
Fill out American Literature themes sheet: Am. Dream, Justice, Inner Struggle
Fill out journal entry for Foundations Era themes |
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| Dec. 16 |
American Literature: Foundations Era PowerPoint- fill out guided notes |
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| Dec.8 |
Research 3 schools: work day |
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| Dec. 4 |
Research 3 schools:
**worksheet on each school for notes
**write a 2-3 page compare/contrast essay for the 3 schools
**in the essay provide a summary of your preferances so far
research Thursday, Monday, Wednesday- 35 points: due Wed. EOP
extra credit available for work above and beyond |
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| Nov. 14 |
Read ONE example of a well-written, clear research paper: example1, example2, example3, example4
Fill out the review sheet examining the example you read
read ONE peer paper
Fill out the Peer Review sheet on the paper you read
Outline your own junior research paper so far: you can use this blank outline document or use it as a guide to make your own outline |
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| Nov. 12 |
Junior research paper: 5 pages DUE w/ work cited page
next deadline 7-9 pages due Nov. 26 w/ work cited page
complete Junior research paper test and turn into in box |
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| Nov. 3 |
take a break from the junior research paper- extended two days (paper due Nov. 12)
Read George Orwell Politics and the English Language essay:
complete vocabulary and study guide questions
Homework: make a bulletted list of Orwell's problems with English political language
bring in one example of some political language that illustrates Orwell's point- can be from a local or national election OR write up a 1/2 page description of an advertisement you have seen that illustrates one of Orwell's points OR make your own political advertisement and describe which of Orwell's points it illustrates
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| Oct. 24 |
Work day
Nov. 10: 5 pages minimum due w/ work cited page
Nov. 26: 7-9 pages due w/ work cited page |
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| Oct. 22 |
Substitute-
MLA practice
describe paper to partner
research
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| Oct. 20 |
research day |
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| Oct. 16 |
Library |
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| Oct. 14 |
library prep
JR paper review game
Work Day |
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| Oct. 9 |
Give MLA citation for the newspaper article "Old Gender Roles With Your Dinner?"
Summarize newspaper article (remember to cite)
Work day- research for junior research paper |
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| Oct. 7 |
Research time |
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| Oct. 3 |
finish in-text citation work sheet
complete thesis/ outline
RESEARCH TIME |
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| Oct. 1 |
Library |
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| Sept. 29 |
turn in website evaluation on a website related to your topic
review 3x5 card: topic, opinion, why important (thesis statement), keywords/ inquiry questions
Plagiarism practice : quote, paraphrase, summary
review ProQuest, EBSCO- fill out ProQuest worksheet on your topic |
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| Sept. 25 |
Complete the evaluating websites worksheet for the website listed
Homework: complete the evaluating websites worksheet for one website on your topic |
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| Sept. 23 |
review plagiarism PowerPoint, complete plagiarism work sheet
Complete the Topic Coversation handout: explain paper topic to partner- give at least 3 suggestions/ questions- persuasive: explain 1 person like you agree with it- explain to another person like you disagree
Planned absence Oct. 1 Wednesday
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| Sept. 18 |
Write citation for this website: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/19/business/worldbusiness/19centbank.html?hp
finish outline
research
Homework: begin research (remember to keep track of sources)
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| Sept. 16 |
work on outline
preview MLA format work cited page-
work cited activity
review notetaking methods
begin research |
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| Sept. 12 |
bring paper idea and brainstorm to class
1. brainstorm ideas/ questions
2. choose headings/ main questions
3. organize/ outline headings/ questions
3x5 card w/ topic or inquiry question, keywords, opinion, why important
keywords/ phrases
preview- work cited/ MLA format |
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| Sept. 10 |
Finish 3 ideas assignment- turn into in box
Notetaking systems: on computer, 3x5 cards, bibliography sheets
choose paper topic
HOMEWORK: choose paper idea- brainstorm- DUE BOP
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| Sept. 8 |
inquiry question steps:
1. choose a topic
2. brainstorm questions
3. choose a question that requires evaluation- asks for more than information
4. address assumptions in question
5. ask secondary questions: what do you need to know to be able to answer your main question
Assignment:
1. choose 3 persuasive to topics or inquiry questions
2. for each inquiry question come up with at least 5 secondary questions- address assumptions about your question
3. list of 10 keywords/ keyphrases for each topic/question
4. # hits for each key word/ key phrase
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| Sept. 4 |
JR paper overview- ideas
Hand out/ review syllabus |
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